JOB CORPS Students from the Jacksonville Job Corps Center participated with the Eleventh Annual Fine Arts Scholarship Benefit Concert. The benefit was hosted at The Times Union Center for the performing Arts in the Robert E. Jacoby Symphony Hall. The student volunteered at...
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Jacksonville Job Corps Volunteer at Food Bank
The mission of Second Harvest North Florida is to distribute food and grocery products to hungry people and to educate the public about the causes and possible solutions to the problems of domestic hunger. Second Harvest is partnering with other local organizations...
Media: Jacksonville Job Corps SGA Present Donation to Susan G. Komen Foundation.
Make a Difference Day is designed as America’s largest day of service. Every year millions of Americans reach out to help others. The day is an opportunity for Job Corps centers to establish new partnerships with community organizations and employers. Student from the...
Jacksonville Job Corps Center Hosts Community Visioning Day
Residents in East and Northwest Jacksonville gather to formulate positive vision On Saturday, roughly 200 other residents took another step toward doing something to transform their neighborhoods by attending a town hall-style meeting at the Jacksonville Job Corps...
Jacksonville Job Corps Students Volunteer at Community Voter Registration Drive with Congresswoman Corrine Brown and Senator Bill Nelson
Students at the Jacksonville job Corps Center volunteered Sept. 29 and 30th at the National Voter Registration Drive sponsored by Congresswoman Corrine Brown. The students assisted with setting up and breaking down chairs and tables, manning the popcorn and snow...
Sysco Foods Hires Jacksonville Job Corps Graduate
Mr. Roger Freeman is a graduate of the Material Handling Distribution of the Jacksonville Job Corps Center. Roger started with Sysco several months ago and is happy with his position at Sysco. He is currently making 29.50 per hour. Sysco is a global leader in...
Janette Dunlap Wins Regional Award for Dedication at Job Corps
(JACKSONVILLE, Florida) – Ms Janette Dunlap, Wellness Manager and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner at the Jacksonville Job Corps Center has worked diligently to create a best practice model that incorporates community partners to enhance existing health...
United States Representative and Fla. State Senator Bring Commencement Address
(JACKSONVILLE, Florida)It was an amazing day at the Jacksonville Job Corps Center as seventy five graduates returned to celebrate and be celebrated as they walked across the stage to receive congratulations from United States Congresswoman Corrine Brown, Florida...
SGA Raises $1100.00 for UNCF
The Student Government Association led the staff and student body in raising funds for the United Negro College Fund. The students organized several dress down days to raise the money for scholarships. This was an important commitment for the students and staff and...
Volunteer Committment
On Saturday June 9, 2012 8 students from the Jacksonville Job Corps Center volunteered for the ongoing community service project with Dignity U Wear. For the students in D-Quad it is a project that they feel extremely passionate about and committed to, this was their...
Students Seek Career in United States Army
Jacksonville Job Corps students and staff congratulates two of their graduates that have been selected for the United States Army. PV 2 Robert Thornton-former SGA President and Daniel Melton are seeking careers in the armed forces. Both these graduates are...
Face of Success
Jacksonville Job Corps Student Gets Opportunity to Intern in Rep. Corrine Brown’s Office. The Jacksonville Job Corps Center is proud to showcase their Faces of Success series. This series is designed to showcase success stories of Jacksonville Job Corps graduates....
Students Participate in Clean Green Project
On May 12, 2012 students volunteers from the Jacksonville Job Corps Center spent 4 hours participating in a beach clean-up. The students were tasked to pick up trash, cans, cigarette butts etc. The students are regular volunteers for this project. During the Global...
Dignity U Wear
On May 5, 2012 4 students and one staff member volunteered at Dignity U Wear. Since the founding of this organization they have donated over 6.6 million pieces of brand new clothing valued at 125 million dollars to more than 450,000 children women and men throughout...
Feeding The Homeless
Students and staff from the Jacksonville Job Corps Center participated with the City Rescue Mission's Feeding the Homeless Project. The students look forward to assist the organization needs. Douglas Breland and Gabriel Smith enjoyed talking to some of the...
A Day of Caring
Students and staff from the Jacksonville Job Corps Center included A Day Of Caring into the Global Youth Service Day projects. Residents of the Summer Brook Nursing Home were treated to a manicures and hand massages by students at staff. Residents always look forward...
Earth Day-Saving Our Environment
Students and staff at the Jacksonville Job Corps Center worked tirelessly to make Earth Day a true success on the Jacksonville Job Corps Center. On Friday, April 20th students and staff at the Jacksonville Job Corps Center participate in an Earth Day Celebration by...
GYSD: A Community Affair
Global Youth Service Day is a public awareness and education campaign organized by Youth Service America (YSA) that highlights the valuable contributions youth make in their communities around the country. Job Corps encourages all centers to participate in this...
Global Youth Service Day-A Community Affair
Global Youth Service Day is a public awareness and education campaign organized by Youth Service America (YSA) that highlights the valuable contributions youth make in their communities around the country. Job Corps encourages all centers to participate in this...
Pre FCAt Assistance
Students at Pinedale Elementary School were bursting with energy and enthusiasm as they prepared for the annual FCAT testing. Ms. Alicia Hinson, principal at Pinedale said that the students have been working very hard to get ready for the testing process and needed...